Portland Cheat Sheet
Free (& Cheap) Events in Southern Maine
York County - Portland Metro to Bath - Lakes Region - Lewiston/Auburn
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2. Events are usually free unless marked (and all accept donations).
June 8-14, 2023
Free this week: Resurgam Arts & Music Festival, BonAire Festival,
3 Towns' Pride Festivals, Sandy River Festival, Corvette Parade,
Tween Renaissance Fair, An Evening of Crime Writing, 3 Block Parties, a Picnic Dinner, Edible Hanging Planters, plus Goth Fly a Kite.
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Thursday, June 8
Peabody Woods & Narramissic Farm History Walk, 9-11 am, Bridgton
Senior Finance- Prevent Elder Exploitation, 9:30-10:30 am, Comm Ctr., South Portland
Age 55+ Drop In Coffee & Cribbage, 10-11:30 am, Rec Ctr., Cumberland
French Conversation Meetup, 10:30 am-12 pm, Cedar St., Lewiston
Age 50+ Board Games, 11 am-1 pm, Muni Cmplx, Gray
Cooking Class, 11 am-1 pm, Preble St., Portland
Sampson Air Force Base Veterans Get Together, 12 pm, Gov. Restaurant, Lewiston
Parents & Caregivers Free Pizza Lunch + Learn, 12:30 pm, Library, Old Orchard
Music: Listen Up!, 12-1 pm, Library, Portland
JoySwich 18 Hole Disc Golf Pop-up + Discs, 3-8 pm, Payson Park, Portland
Assisting the Path of the Monarch Butterfly, ($0-10), 4-5:30 pm, Olson Rd., South Paris
B-Corp Open House + Live Music, 4-6 pm, Wicked Joe, Topsham
Wine Tasting, 4-6 pm, Rosemont, Yarmouth
Classic Car Cruise In Night, 4:30-7 pm, Lyman Variety, Lyman
Pigeon Storytelling Series, 5-6 pm, Congress Sq. Prk, Portland
Chamber Business Mixer, 5-7 pm, Sole.Ful Health Club, Bridgton
Smokey's Greater Shows Carnival Fundraiser, 5-10 pm, Roosevelt Trl., Windham
Opening Art Reception, 5:30-7:30 pm, Chocolate Church, Bath
Historical Society Talk, 6 pm, Chadbourne Hills Rd., Waterford
First Time Homebuyer Seminar, 6-7 pm, Main St., Bridgton
Health Talk with Chiropractor Dr. Terrio, 6-7 pm, Rt. 1, Falmouth
Talk: Future of Maine's Fisheries Shaped by Fishermen, 6-7 pm, Maritime Musm, Bath
Yoga Flow, ($5), 6-7 pm, Comm Ctr., Saco
Thurston Mill Presentation, 6-8 pm, Library, Saco
Writing Group, 6-8 pm, Elements, Biddeford
How Mystery Writing Became My Second Act, 6:30 pm, Library, Biddeford
Artist Talk- Rush Brown, 7-8 pm, Jewish Musm, Portland
Watch Casco Bay Roller Derby Practice, 7:30 pm, Stevens Sq., Portland
Performers Showcase, 7:30-9:30 pm, Flourish, Biddeford
Virtual Events
Preserving Low Sugar Jams & Jellies, ($0-5), 1-1:45 pm
Friday, June 9
Rangeley Birding Festival, (some free events; ends 6/11), Rangeley
Land Trust Bird Walk, 7-8:30 am, For All Forever Prsve, Kennebunk
Successful Aging Expo, 9 am-2 pm, Ramada, Lewiston
Weekly Line Dancing, ($5), 10-11:30 am, Main St., Raymond
Mushroom Felting Workshop, 10 am-12 pm, Library, Falmouth
Honoring Exceptional Maine Women Awards (hybrid), 11 am-1 pm, Stevens Ave., Portland
Kiwanis Lunch Talk- Gardens, Fencing & More, 12-1 pm, Cowbell, Scarborough
Volunteer Trail Training Day- Split Rail Fence, 1-3 pm, Bird Sanctuary, Falmouth
Music: Snafu, Variety Entertainers, 2 & 7 pm, Sawyer Fndtn, Greene
Kids: Candy Concert w Portland Bach Experience, 4-4:45 pm, Library, Falmouth
Family Art Night, 4-7 pm, Art Museum, Brunswick
Music: Bumbling Woohas Tape Release Party, 5 pm, Hemlock St., Portland
Art Opening Reception, 5-7 pm, Pleasant St., Brunswick
An Evening of Crime Writing, 5-8 pm, USM, Portland
Smokey's Greater Shows Carnival Fundraiser, 5-10 pm, Roosevelt Trl., Windham
Frommie's Fight Block Party, 5:30 pm, Main St., Springvale
Community Gathering + Potluck, 5:30-7:30 pm, Library, Freeport
Music: Marc Macisso, ($5), 6 pm, Legion, Westbrook
Kids: Tween Renaissance Fair, 6-8 pm, Library, Scarborough
Toad & Co. Opening Party, 6-8 pm, Diamond St., Portland
Baseball Season Opener- Mainers v Nighthawks, ($5: military, kids, 60+), 6:30 pm, Goodall Park, Sanford
Cello Choir Concert, 6:30-7:30 pm, Neal St., Portland
Music: DJ Brien, 7-10 pm, Evie's, South Portland
Virtual Events
Coffee & Climate- Sustainability & The Arts, 9-10 am
Daily Fika, (Mon-Sat year round), 10-11 am
Maine Conference for Jewish Life Keynote Address, 8:15-9:15 pm
Saturday, June 10
Bird Walk at Laudholm, ($0+), 7:30-9:30 am, Wells
Bird Walk, 8-10 am, Fuller Farm, Scarborough
Drive-Thru Shredding Event, 8 am-12 pm, Hannaford Dr., Westbrook
Help with Mountain Division Trail Cleanup, 8 am-12 pm, Gorham
Church Yard Sale, 8:30 am-12:15 pm, Forest Ave, Portland
Loop & Lunch Bike Ride to Bug Light, 9 am, Saco
Vessel Safety Check, 9 am, Comm St., Portland
Bachbends- Yoga + Bach Cello Suites, ($0+), 9-10 am, Portland
Girl Scouts Herb Gardening at Shaker Village, ($4), 9 am-12 pm, New Gloucester
Work/Walk Party at Horton Woods, 9-12 pm, Saco
Everybody Gardens Workshops, 9 am-12:30 pm, Comm Ctr., Bridgton
Book Sale, 9 am-1 pm, Library, Gray
MOFGA's Farm & Homestead Day, 9 am-3 pm, Unity
Maine Made Market, 9 am-4 pm, Landing, Brunswick
Watch Cumberland Motor Club's Autocross, 9 am-4 pm, Orion St., Brunswick
Spring Wildflowers Guided Walk, 9:30-10:30 am, Crystal Spring Frm, Brunswick
Pagan Leadership Conference, ($0-10), 9:30 am-3 pm, UU Church, Auburn
Sandy River Festival, 9:30 am-4 pm, Strong
Back to the Beach Corvette Display + Parade, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Old Orchard
Kids: Guided Story Walk, 10 am, Hinckley Pk, South Portland
La Kermesse Festival Parade, 10 am, Biddeford
Pinball Tech and Rec, 10 am, Hickory Ln, Gorham
Thurston Mill History Walk, 10 am, Saco
Elfin World of Lichens & Mosses, ($0-4), 10-11:30 am, Bradbury Mtn, Pownal
Talk: Grassland Management, 10-11:30 am, Twin Brook, Cumberland
Dividing & Planting Perennials Workshop, 10 am-12 pm, Farm Gate Rd., Falmouth
Summer Plant Walk, 10 am-12 pm, Gisland Farm, Falmouth
Trail Work Day, 10 am-12 pm, Little River Prsve, Gorham
Volunteer Trail Bridge Building, 10 am-12 pm, Limerick Rd., Arundel
Unleashing Creativity Workshop, 10 am-12:30 pm, Library, Kennebunk
Coveside Market + Kids Art Activity, 10 am-2 pm, Vannah Ave., Portland
Craft Fair, 10 am-2 pm, Foss Mansion, Auburn
Pride in the 'Bunks, 10 am-2 pm, Kennebunk
Touch a Truck for United Way, 10 am-2 pm, Turner St., Auburn
BonAire Festival, 10 am-7 pm, Ogunquit
Genealogy Workshop, 10:30-11:30 am, Comm Ctr., Bridgton
Tours of Evergreen Cemetery, 10:30-11:45 am, Cem. Office, Portland
Hank's Kites & Critters Day, 11 am, Bug Light Park, South Portland
Buddhist Sangha Potluck Picnic, 12 pm, Vienna Farm, Gorham
Paint Day w Donna Girard, ($0+), 12 pm, Bear Mtn. Music Hall, Waterford
Baxter Brewing Beer Tasting, 12-2 pm, Pineland Farms, New Gloucester
Punk Rock Flea Market, ($3), 12-4 pm, Geno's, Portland
11th Anniversary Party + Tastings, 12-5 pm, Bier Cellar, Portland
Goth Fly a Kite, 12-5 pm, Ft. Williams, Cape Elizabeth
Pride Festival, 12-5 pm, Town Mall, Brunswick
Smokey's Greater Shows Carnival Fundraiser, 12-10 pm, Roosevelt Trl., Windham
Adult Artsy Afternoon- String Art Cards, 1 pm, Library, South Portland
Movie: Amazing Grace, 1 pm, Library, Westbrook
Movie: Trolls World Tour, 1 pm, Magic Lantern, Bridgton
Book Signing- Half Full in Maine, 1-3 pm, Sherman's, Windham
Open Bench Project Open House, 1-3 pm, Congress St., Portland
Summer Reading Kick off + Outdoor Music, 1-3 pm, Library, Cumberland
All Car Cruise In + Live Band, 1-4 pm, Throttle Car Club, Scarborough
Kids: Under 12 Skate Free Program, ($0-4), 1-4 pm, Happy Wheels, Westbrook
Woodfords Community Garden Tour, ($0-20), 1-4 pm, Portland
Great Falls Pride 2023, 1-6 pm, Simard-Payne Park, Lewiston
Pine Tree Ranger Talk, ($1-4), 2-3 pm, Wolfe's Neck, Freeport
Rebel Market Block Party, 2-6 pm, Washington St., Biddeford
Centre St. Block Party, 3-9 pm, Bath
Movie + Talk: Tour of the Biddeford Mills, 3:30-5:30 pm, Bedford St., Portland
Live Music after the Crawfish Boil, 4 pm, The Cage, Lewiston
Yoga with Live Cello, 4-5 pm, Speedwell, Portland
Art Walk, 4-7 pm, Brunswick
Speedway Races, ($5), 5 pm, Speedway, Wiscasset
Art Opening, 5-7 pm, Arts Center, Denmark
Music: Alive in the Root, 5:30-8:30 pm, Frith Farm, Scarborough
Pride Drag Bingo, 6 pm, Moderation Brew, Brunswick
Music: Primo Cubano, 6-9 pm, Bayside Bowl, Portland
Author Talk- In Other Words, Leadership, 7 pm, Mechanics Hall, Portland
‘Love in the Uncanny Valley' Viewing Party, 7 pm, Water St., Brunswick
Dance Party Fundraiser for Gorham Pride, 7-11 pm, Wessies Den, Westbrook
Opening Party at 33 by Hand + Music, 7:30-9 pm, High St., Portland
Portland Piano Trio, 7:30-9 pm, Historical Society, Sanford
Pride Afterparty, 9-11 pm, Maiz, Brunswick
Sunday, June 11
Birds & Butterflies at Mitchell Field, 8 am-12 pm, Harpswell
ATV Safety Course, 8 am-4 pm, Fairgrounds, Topsham
Flag Day Ceremony + Breakfast, 8:30-11 am, Elks, Portland
Pride Ride, 9 am, Town Mall, Brunswick
Birthday Bash Workout, ($0+), 9-10:30 am, Daily Sweat, Kennebunk
Baseball Game- Marlins vs Sturgeons, 9 am-12 pm, Varnum Field, Bath
Watch Cumberland Motor Club's Autocross, 9 am-4 pm, Orion St., Brunswick
Dow's Woods Nature Walk, ($0+), 10-11:30 am, South Portland
Embroidered Pride Banner Project, 10 am-1 pm, Eq Comm Ctr., Portland
Music Benefit for Jack Jolie, ($0+), 11 am, Fairgrounds, Waterford
New England Rivian Electric Vehicle Meetup, 11 am-1 pm, Railroad Ave., York
Resurgam Music & Arts Festival, 11 am-6 pm, Ocean Gtwy, Portland
Party Dip Tastings, 12-4 pm, Fore St., Portland
Smokey's Greater Shows Carnival Fundraiser, 12-6 pm, Roosevelt Trl., Windham
Community Forest Walk, 1 pm, Oak St., Sanford
Pride Ride, 1-2 pm, Austin St. Brew, Portland
Weekly Ping Pong, 1-4 pm, Town Hall, Bridgton
Israeli Dancing, 2-3 pm, Deering Ave., Portland
Osprey Watch, ($1-4), 2-3 pm, Wolfe's Neck, Freeport
Make Friendship Bracelets, 2-4 pm, Xmas Tree Shop, Scarborough
Grand Opening of Historical Blacksmith's Shop, 2-5 pm, Rt. 302, Casco
Bicycle Benefits Group Bike Ride, 3-4:30 pm, Common, Westbrook
Drag Bingo, ($5), 3-5 pm, Eq Comm Ctr., Portland
Song Circle in the Cafe w Local Musicians, 3-5 pm, Bear Mtn. Music Hall, Waterford
Jumpin Jakes Cruise Nights, 4-7 pm, Saco Ave., Old Orchard
Outdoor music: Primo Cubano, 6 pm, Bayside Bowl, Portland
Charity Concert for Ukrainian Children, ($0+), 6-7 pm, UU Church, Yarmouth
Virtual Events
Last Day to Register: Juneteenth Celebration, Fortland, Casco Bay
Two Poets Read, 4-5:30 pm
Monday, June 12
Kids: Resident Summer Reading/Math Program (prizes), 10 am-5 pm, Library, Freeport
Pondicherry Park Walk, 12:15-1 pm, Bridgton
Senior Q+A with a Consumer Affairs Mediator, 1-2:30 pm, Falcon Rd., Lewiston
Cribbage, 2-4 pm, Comm Ctr., Bridgton
Non-Native Invasive Plants w Master Gardener, 3-4 pm, Library, Falmouth
Samsara Wine Tasting, 4-6 pm, Browne Trading, Portland
College Success 7 Week Class, 5-8 pm, SMCC, South Portland
Cook the Book Club, 5:30-7 pm, Comm Ctr., Cumberland
Theater: Rapunzel (sensory-friendly), 6 pm, Pickard Theater, Brunswick
Weekly Moxie Cruise Nights, 6-7 pm, Canal St., Lisbon
Author Talk- Carey Kish, 6-7:30 pm, Library, Raymond
Tuesday, June 13
Help Preparing for Plant Sale, 5:30-8 am, McLaughlin Grdn, South Paris
Guest Presentation, (p.15), 9-10 am, Comm Ctr., Cape Elizabeth
Kids: Weekly Farmyard Storytime, 10-10:30 am, Wolfe's Neck Ctr., Freeport
Edible Hanging Planters, 10-11:30 am, Library, Old Orchard
Basics of Trademark Essentials, ($0-10), 12-1 pm, LA Metro, Lewiston
Pride History Fair, 12-5 pm, Eq Comm Ctr., Portland
Kitchen Fire Safety, 1-2 pm, Library, Kennebunkport
Free Picnic, Yard Games + Music: The Flukes, 5:30-7 pm, Redbank, South Portland
Volunteer Trail Bridge Building, 5:30-7 pm, Limerick Rd., Arundel
How to Get More Customers Now, 6-8 pm, Cloudport, Portland
Mad Horse Theatre Co. Season Reveal, 6-8 pm, Apres, Portland
Author Talk- Steven Rowley, 7-8 pm, Urban Farm Ferm., Portland
Music: Chamber Ensembles, 7-8:30 pm, Neal St., Portland
Music: Amethyst Chamber Ensemble, 7-8:30 pm, Library, Brunswick
Maine Bats-Fact vs Myth, ($5), 7:45-9:30 pm, Broadturn Farm, Scarborough
Virtual Events
Artist Talk- Donna Cassidy, 5-6 pm
Maine's Offshore Wind Industry Roadmap, 5-6 pm
Caregiver Support Group, 6-7 pm
Wednesday, June 14
Climate Ready Coast & Green Design Workshop, 8 am-4 pm, UNE, Biddeford
Basic Business Start-up Info Session, 9-11 am, Chamber, Biddeford
Weekly Veterans Coffee Social, 9-11 am, Legion, Windham
Kids: Forest Playgroup, 9:30-10:30 am, Mill Brook, Westbrook
Nonfiction Book Group, 10-11 am, Library, Bridgton
Benefits & Resources for Older Adults, 10 am-12 pm, Library, Portland
Outdoor Job Fair, 11 am-2 pm, Mall, Brunswick
Community Cafe (age 60+), ($0-10), 11:30 am-12:30 pm, New Gloucester
Senior Meal, ($0-4), 11:30 am-1 pm, St. Anne, Gorham
Maine Music Theater Peek Behind the Curtain, 12-1 pm, Library, Brunswick
Free Admission to the Portland Observatory, 12-8 pm, Congress St., Portland
Free Washing, Drying, Soap, 1-5 pm, Wash Tub 2, Portland
Kids: Crawling Caterpillar Craft, 3-4 pm, Library, Westbrook
Make Art with ArtVan, 3:30 pm, Library, Lewiston
Bridge St. Food Park + Music, 4-8 pm, Comm Ctr., Westbrook
Biking After Hours Networking, 5-7 pm, Chamber, Biddeford
Movie: The French Connection, 5-7 pm, Library, Windham
Urban Bike Riding Clinic, 5-7 pm, Diamond St., Portland
Women, Femmes & Thems Summer Bike Ride, 5:15-7:30 pm, Falmouth
BIPOC STEM Networking, 5:30-7 pm, Roux Inst., Portland
Evening Walk w the Sierra Club, 5:30-7 pm, Portland
Author Talk- Shannon Bowring, 6 pm, Library, Gorham
Bluegrass Weekly Drop In Jam, ($5), 6-7:30 pm, 317 Main, Yarmouth
Happy Birthday Open House, 6-8 pm, EA Fitness, Falmouth
Historical Talk- Bateaux to Canada (hybrid), 7-8 pm, Freight Shed, Bath
Historical Talk- Elizabeth Oakes Smith, 7-8:30 pm, Elm St., Yarmouth
Summer Farmers' Markets
Sunday
Scarborough, 9 am-1 pm
Lewiston, 9:30 am-1 pm
Gray, 10 am-1 pm (July)
South Portland, 10 am-2 pm
Tuesday
Brunswick, 8 am-1 pm
N. Yarmouth Artisans, 4:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday
Portland, 7 am-1 pm
Falmouth, 10 am-1 pm
Gorham, 2-6 pm
Thursday
Yarmouth, 3-6 pm
Portland, 3-7 pm
Friday
Brunswick, 8 am-1 pm
Freeport, 9 am-1 pm
Harrison, 2-5 pm
Saturday
Portland, 7 am-1 pm
Bridgton, 8 am-12 pm
Saco, 8 am-12 pm
Sanford, 8 am-12 pm
Kennebunk, 8 am-1 pm
Bath, 8:30 am-12 pm
Kennebunk Artisans, 9 am-2 pm
Brunswick, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Gorham, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Windham, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Standish/Steep Falls, 9 am-2 pm
Brunswick Artisans, 9 am-4 pm
Cumberland, 10 am-1 pm